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Waco High School

706 N Pearl
Wayland, IA 52654
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 215 students in grades 7-12, Waco High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Waco High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Waco High School's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Waco High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waco High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#559 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-64%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waco High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waco High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waco High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waco High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waco High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
90%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waco High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waco High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Waco High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Waco High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waco High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waco High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waco High School's ranking?
Waco High School is ranked #559 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Waco High School often compared to?
Waco High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School, New London Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waco High School?
The graduation rate of Waco High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Waco High School?
215 students attend Waco High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Waco High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waco High School?
Waco High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waco High School offer ?
Waco High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waco High School part of?
Waco High School is part of Waco Comm School District.

School Reviews
5   10/27/2022
Way better than the elementary.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kauf
5   9/20/2018
Highly recommend. Great staff.
- Posted by Parent - Al
5   9/20/2018
Great school
- Posted by Parent - Alice
5   11/12/2007
WACO School System is truly a great school district. The quality of academic programs is top notch. The teachers are very much a part of your childs life. They are very concerned with your childs progress, or lack of progress, and communicate with parents when the need arises. Extracirricular activities are easily available for students to participate in. Vocal music, band, orchestra, sports are very easily accessable for every student. Facilities are very new and kept up very well. The new athletic track is a beautiful addition to the school. Parental involvement is very present. There is a very active PTO, Music Boosters, Athletic Boosters, and Wrestling Booster committees.
- Posted by Parent - dnebe

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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